The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1887-01-20


Joel's plan would not have been com
pIete had il not included bring an neeep-
table euitor into the field. A Boston
business friend Of bis, Mr.. Morton, had
son William, who bad jus, been admit
ted to the bar. aud who, 10 Joels opinion
wbould be a suitable match for his daueb
ter He vas handsome and bright, Snd
at least be would do to beat Lee Tiiton
with. For Mr.. Parks had become much
more interested 10 his plan than in the
mere question OF bis daughters future
So on visit to the city be bad called
upon the Mortons and suggested that the
yonng man should begin .his legal career
in Redfield. promising to give him some
bnsiness
The proposition was finally accepted,
and William Morton became an object y
Interest in Redheld
Ia due course be made the acquaintance
Of Miss Annie, and she liked his tocieiy'
as indeed every one did Her father who
bad concealed his agency in establishing
Morton 10 Redfeld, spoke OF him rather
slightingly in the family circle, and com
pared him with Lee. much to the latters
advantage. He was delighted one day 10
meet Annie returning from little horse
back excursion with the lawyer, but he
put on a look of concern, and at the hrst
opportunity he gave her a word Of eau
tion.
Young Morton is, no doubt, well enough
in his way, my dear, he said, though he ~
too careful in his appearance and too fond
of pleasure to suit me. But it is perhaps
as well to be little guarded in forming a
familiar acquaintance with stranger
And I'm afraid, my dear, that Lee would
not quite approve.
Joel almost hugged himself as he noted
the effect produced, but he thought that
he held still better card to play
The next day he found an opportunity
to say to Lee Tlton.
Lee are you acquainted with Lawyer
Morton?
Il No, sir, was Lees answer; that 49, pu
slightly.
i There is something that troubles me
continued Parks. | don't know much o
that Young man, but to say the least, h'
isn't my kind. Now my Annie is yount
and inexperienced, and | see that she
rather taken by his dashing ways, Sh
has ridden with him some, aud he calls oi
teo-weli, know that she would neve
, care for him in serious way, but stili
! between you and me, Lee, l don't thinl
lpirIs can be too careful about forming III
| t,maeies with strange yong men from th
CITY. Nov, Lee, do me favor. It's
y ~, use iof me 10 speaR TO her. am to
4 old ,,l she wouldn't understand me, Bu
j YOU are OF her own age, and an Old irieno
Yon can do it. just give her triendi
4 hint, you know.
II
certain kinds OF wisdom come only VII
e experience; and although at irst he siren
uously objected, he was at last over per
t suaded, aud reluctantly promised to "sa
y just one word"
It That evening he raii-l upon Anni'
y meeting William Morrno Inst coming irol
/ the house a. a., ,nl,re, toe gate AS 1
Q sat in the pleasant sitilng room Win an
q ME Parks. Lee hated his errand his prom
o ise. There we're other attractive sublec
Of conversation, perhaps other thini
+ that he wonld much rather say to u
i beautiful girl. But at length he bega
his task.
Are you much acquainted with NJ
Morton!
d A little, are you:
Well. no. To tell the truth think th
N perhaps We ought to be little carer
,e about-gettipg acquainted too much-tt
+ easily / mean, with those we dont-th
"a we are not much acquainted WITH stan
m mered Lee; don't your
!. Annie eyes looked shade darker th'
/ he had ever seen them before.
i admire your prudence more than 9
tell, she said, afitr have seen more
Mr.. Morton, perhaps I.shall be able 70 a.
wise you whether yon cah safety make
n acquaintance or not
The young geu'lemnn's visit was
a prolonged, and when day or two all
q, Mr. Parks asked him II be bad spoken
word 10 Annie, he answered.
a, Yes; male fool Of myself.
= And the old lnan was obliged to abiuf
:, " turn bis back upon his clerk.
=. Lee very soon took occasion to oiisr
!. humble apology for his unfortunate spec
though oi course he refrained from
blaming how he had been led to make
and on the whole, joel was little bit q
r. appointed at the inadequate results q y
particular piece Of strategy 10 DC sn
Il Annie and Morton seemed to meet
a pleasant terms. but 80, for anght he eo'
N. see, did Annie aud Lee Tilton.
oG la these days joel frequently consult
Tor his novels professionally aud be one
ks eaing happened to read 10 The hoos
i; sehoolmaster tue passage IA which
trustees uoprepossessing wife norm
- the yonng master by boasiios OF her weA
and shrewaness, and broadly bintleg :
her daughter was at his disposal
- II occurred to joel that be bad NO
=. been working upon only one Of The pr
81 4. ciples 10 the case Here war . biat
- must be used 30 be soon coniriYed
M ;uteryiew with Lee Tilion snd began
wn t.lk. He Dragged Of his saecess 10 'iie
the sharp bargains be bad driven Of